Obituaries

Gil Alfonso Borromeo Soto

Gil Alfonso Borromeo Soto

Jun 15, 2015

Gil Alfonso Borromeo Soto, 36, of Commerce passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015, in Greenville.He was born in Acapulco de Juarez Guerrero, Mexico, on January 23, 1979, to Eleazar Soto Juarez and Gildardo Borromeo Hernandez.He was a cook at LuLu's Burger in Commerce.Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Jones-Walker...

James  Harry Armor  Jr.

James Harry Armor Jr.

Jun 13, 2015

James Harry Armor Jr., 69, of Paris passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015.James was born on August 25, 1945, to James Harry Armor Sr. and Mary Jo Boatwright.Arrangements are pending.

Ethel  Norene Defino

Ethel Norene Defino

Jun 11, 2015

Ethel Norene DeFino, Born on July 29, 1930, was welcomed into Heaven on June 11, 2015. She will forever be remembered by her devoted daughter Patricia Tittle, beloved grandchildren; Steve Tittle, Suzie and Shaun Robinson, adoring great grandchildren; Keaton and Dillon, bonus granddaughter Salena, along with countless friends, nieces and nephews whom were blessed to know her. Ethel was also...

Ervin  "Buck" Luckey

Ervin "Buck" Luckey

Jun 10, 2015

Erwin Luckey "Buck", 73, of Commerce passed away at his home, on Wednesday, June 10, 2015."Buck" was born in Cass County, Texas on March 7, 1942, to Iona Byrd Luckey and Henry Luckey. He attended school in the Springhill Community, in Cass County, Texas. He was a sanitation engineer with Duncan Sanitation."Buck" Luckey was named honorary mayor of Commerce, he...

Donald  N. Askins

Donald N. Askins

Jun 9, 2015

Donald N. Askins, 72, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in Greenville.Donald was born in Sycamore, Illinois on February 22, 1943, to Irene Tedford Askins and Gilbert Askins. He was a retired truck driver. Donald was married to Julene Finn Askins. He loved all sports but imparticular Nascar racing, but enjoyed nothing more than family activities.Survivors include...

Ernest  "Rickie" Smith

Ernest "Rickie" Smith

Jun 5, 2015

Ernest "Rickie" Smith of Commerce passed away in his home on Friday, June 5, 2015.Ernest Rickie Smith, son of the late Mrs. Viola Rochester Edwards Smith and Ernest B. Smith, he was born November 15, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York. After living in Brookyln, the family moved to Bayshore, Long Island, where he graduated from Brentwood High School in 1970....

Alvin  "Al" Knutson

Alvin "Al" Knutson

May 25, 2015

Al Knutson passed away in the comfort of his own home in Commerce, TX., after an 11 month long battle with cancer. He was 74 years of age. Al was born in Fairview Township, Minnesota to the parents of Alvin and Oceanna Knutson which preceded him in death alongside his sister, Delores Wells.He is survived by his four children; Jeffrey...

Jimmie  Ray Ware  Sr.

Jimmie Ray Ware Sr.

May 20, 2015

Jimmie Ray Ware Sr. 78, of Commerce passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.Jimmie was born in Mission, Texas, on June 10, 1936, to Ida Belle Angermiller Ware and Beal Ray Ware. Jimmie served in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion in Bonham and was a retired rancher. Jimmie was married...

Dudley Bryant Miller PhD

Dudley Bryant Miller PhD

May 20, 2015

Dudley Bryant Miller of Commerce, lost his courageous battle with Parkinson's disease on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Oak Manor Nursing Home in Commerce.Dudley was born April 25, 1932, in Minden, LA. He was the son of Columbus Bryant "Dud" and Virginia Miller. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, then entered the U.S. Army where he became a sergeant....

Billy  Dwayne Kent

Billy Dwayne Kent

May 17, 2015

Billy Dwayne Kent, 78, of Commerce, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015.Billy was born in Blue Ridge, TX on September 24, 1936, to Dovie Jane Decker Kent and Maxie Taylor Kent. He was a truck driver and was married to Thelma Fay Romine Kent.Survivors include his wife Thelma, his sons: Lannie Kent of Commerce, Eddie Kent (Dana) of Blue...

Lee  Ola Chaffin

Lee Ola Chaffin

May 13, 2015

Lee Ola Chaffin 70, of Honey Grove passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family.Lee Ola was born in Fannin County on October 17, 1944, to Zelema and Julius L. Allen. She was married to James Lee Chaffin and they shared more than 40 years together.She was a faithful member of Christian Chapel C.M.E...

Ronald  Glen King

Ronald Glen King

May 13, 2015

Ronald Glen King, 59, of Commerce passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Lancaster, Texas.Ronald was born in Commerce on August 4, 1955, to Georgia Dugan King and Ronald King.Survivors include his three brothers: Velmer Jenkins of Seattle, WA, James Jenkins (Ann) of Garland, TX., and Dwight King (Vivian) of Commerce and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Clara  Elizabeth Yeager

Clara Elizabeth Yeager

May 12, 2015

Clara Elizabeth Yeager, 85, of Commerce passed away on Tuesday, May, 12, 2015, in Greenville.Clara was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 27, 1930, to Gertrude Mahala Williams Gosvener and Richard Franklin Gosvener. She was married to Robert Elliott Yeager Sr. who preceded her in death. She enjoyed sewing. Clara was the original owner of the Sunrise Motel and the...

Cleon Flanagan  Sr.

Cleon Flanagan Sr.

May 7, 2015

Cleon Flanagan Sr., 80, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Sulphur Springs. He was born March 22, 1935 in Nacogdoches to Amoes and Ammi Flanagan.He attended school in Nacogdoches and married Variee Morrison of Hope, AR. They lived in Commerce and had eight children.Cleon was a laborer at Hi-Yield Chemical Company, Champion Homes, and later retired from Texas...

Richard  Lee Pickens

Richard Lee Pickens

May 3, 2015

Richard Pickens of Cumby, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015.Graveside services will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 12:00 o'clock noon at Long Cemetery in Cumby.

Jimmy  Wayne Green

Jimmy Wayne Green

May 2, 2015

Jimmy Green 74, of Cumby passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by family.Jimmy was born in Commerce on April 10, 1941, to Mary Catherine Litturell and Raymond Loyd Green. He was a professional Tanker Truck Driver for over 43 years. On June 2, 1958, Jimmy married his beautiful bride, Wanda Jane Freeman. He had many awards...

Veralene  Allen Couts

Veralene Allen Couts

Apr 22, 2015

Veralene Allen Couts, 75, of Honey Grove died Wednesday, April 22, 2014, at Texoma Medical Center of Bonham. Sis. Veralene Allen Couts was born on August 17, 1939, to the late Julius Allen and Geneva Lee Allen in Honey Grove, Texas.Veralene grew up in Honey Grove and graduated from Bralley High school.Veralene was united in Holy matrimony to Tommie J....

Larry Dean Pope "Cracker Jack"

Larry Dean Pope "Cracker Jack"

Apr 19, 2015

Larry Dean Pope, "Cracker Jack", 77, of Commerce passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Greenville.Larry was born in South Sulphur Community, on June 4, 1937, to Rosalee Womack Pope and Thomas Aubry Pope. He was a retired machinist. Larry served his country with the United States Navy. He was married to Margaret White Pope. Larrys favorite pass time...

Ralph  Eugene Moyer

Ralph Eugene Moyer

Apr 18, 2015

Ralph Eugene Moyer of Commerce passed away in his home with his family by his side, on Saturday, April 18, 2015.Ralph was born in Junction City, Kansas on April 24, 1932 to Eva Aldine Bryant Moyer and James Alvy Moyer. On February 20, 1954, he married Alma Marie Schafer. He was a retired USAF Pilot, Financial Manager and founder of...

Janie  Murlene Lunceford

Janie Murlene Lunceford

Apr 16, 2015

Janie Lunceford, 78, of Commerce passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Janie was born in Davidson, Oklahoma, on April 13, 1937, to Frankie Guest Lemon and Claude Jasper Lemon. She was a retired General Merchandise Manager for Texas A&M University-Commerce. Janie was married to Jackie Lee Lunceford. She is survived by her two sons:Tracy Lunceford of Commerce and Tony...